🌱 Shots For Santa In BR + LSU Evacuation Due To Chemical Spill

Get on up, Baton Rouge! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 73 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Children can see Santa, get vaccinated, and receive a $100 debit card in Baton Rouge on Dec. 11 at The Green. The 'Shots for Santa' event allows children and adults to get vaccinated, enjoy face painting and other fun activities. (BRProud.com)
2. A 'potentially hazardous' chemical spill prompted an evacuation at the LSU Life Sciences Building, BRFD said. The liquid was determined to be about a gallon of acetone that had mostly evaporated by the time the emergency crew arrived. BRFD spokesman, Justin Hill, claimed there were no immediate safety threats. (The Advocate)
3. Patrick Harrington is hosting weekly one-of-a-kind events with music and plenty of tacos in downtown Baton Rouge called 'Taceaux Tuesday.' (225 Baton Rouge)
4. Garth Brooks will be performing in Baton Rouge and said, "It could be the crown jewel of the entire stadium tour." (KPLC)
5. Recent LSU graduate, M.J. Schmidt opened the Eloise Market and Cakery in New Orleans, where you can order custom sweets and catering, as well as buy local art. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• Santa is Coming to Louisiana - Eden Park Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• License Exam - Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club (10:00 AM)
• Wink Danenberg, Juggler Extraordinaire! (10:00 AM)
• Storycraft - Construction Paper Snowglobe (11:00 AM)
• 3D Printer Badging Class - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:00 PM)
• Polar Bear Story/Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:30 PM)
• Holiday Movie Showing for Adults/Grab & Geaux Craft (2:30 PM)
• Anime Matinee - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:30 PM)
• Llama, Llama Holiday Drama - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:30 PM)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.